Overview

The Humboldt Research Fellowship Program supports highly qualified scholars of all nationalities and disciplines so that they may carry out long-term research projects in Germany. Fellowships are awarded on the basis of academic achievement, i.e., the quality and feasibility of the proposed research project and the candidate's international publications. There are no quotas with respect to either country of origen or academic discipline.

The Humboldt Research Fellowship program provides for a stay of 6 to 12 months in Germany for research. Applicants designe their own research projects and select hosts at German institutions. Monthly stipends frange from EUR 2,100 to 3,000; special alowances are available for accmpanying family members, travel expenses, and German language instruction.

 Eligibility

• Applicants must hold doctorate or comparable academic degree.  Academics who are completing their doctoral degree may apply, but must submit the text of their thesis with the application materials. 
• Applicants must provide proof of independent research work in internationally recognized academic journals.
• Applicants in humanities should have sufficient German proficiency to conduct the proposed research. Scholars in the sciences must have sufficient proficiency in English.
• Applicants must not have reached their 40^th birthday prior to the meeting of the selection committee. 

Criteria

Fellowships are awarded exclusively on the basis of the candidate's academic achievements.  The main criteria for selection are the quality and feasibility of the proposed research project and the candidate's international publications.

Application Process

Applicants design their own research projects and select their German hosts.  The details, including the time frame for the execution of the research, should be agreed upon prior to submitting an application.  Applications are available from the web site of the Humboldt Foundation, and may be submitted at any time.  An independent selection committee of 60 German scholars from all disciplines assesses the applications; be advised that consideration takes several months. 

Additional Opportunities

US  citizens and residents from all disciplines may also apply for the variations below. Click the links for further information:

Summer Research Fellowships for US Scientists and Scholars: Three months per year for three consecutive years.

2-Year Post-Doctoral Fellowship for US Scientists and Scholars: 24 consecutive months.